“Calvin, Donna and TMTC team replaced my back fence. Every interaction I had with each of them has been professional - communication clear and timely; the quote was very fair; the quality of the materials very high; the work was carried out efficiently and all the debris cleared away. I thoroughly recommend Calvin and TMTC team and wholeheartedly thank them for solving my problem.”
Public evidence profile
The Man That Can
Trust Score
60out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 261 reviews
- 3 reviews in the last 12 months
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume261
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say47.5 of 60
Independent checks7 of 30
Track record5 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 of 8.3
- Ways to reach them7 of 8.3
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 6.2
- Registered company details0 of 4.1
- Photos of their work0 of 2.1
- Industry recognition0 of 1
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What customers consistently say
What this trader's customers report about their jobs, in their own words.
Respectful and tidy in your home: “all the debris cleared away.” · Checkatrade, 28 Feb 2026
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What customers say
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5.0out of 5
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Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade261 reviews
Highlights
“I had a 5ft fence put in my garden. Excellent job, I’m so happy with it. Everything done quickly with no issues and the garden left spotless. Would highly recommend.”
“From start to finish Calvin and his team have been honest, fair and hardworking. I can't recommend them highly enough.”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for The Man That Can, including the highlights above. The 261 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Calvin, Donna and TMTC team replaced my back fence. Every interaction I had with each of them has been professional - communication clear and timely; the quote was very fair; the quality of the materials very high; the work was carried out efficiently and all the debris cleared away. I thoroughly recommend Calvin and TMTC team and wholeheartedly thank them for solving my problem.
I had a 5ft fence put in my garden. Excellent job, I’m so happy with it. Everything done quickly with no issues and the garden left spotless. Would highly recommend.
From start to finish Calvin and his team have been honest, fair and hardworking. I can't recommend them highly enough.
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for carpenters / joiners in Watford
Across 36 carpenters / joiners in Watford, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Sources
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About
Fencing / gates in Watford, Hertfordshire.
Services they list
Close Board FencingFencing / Gates SupplierFencing ContractorFencing Repair / ReplacementGarden FencingMetal GatesPanel FencingPicket FencingTrellisWooden Gates
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Areas served
HertfordshireWatford
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Recently reviewed3 reviews in the last 12 months.
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Common questions about The Man That Can
Is The Man That Can a legitimate business?
The Man That Can has 261 independent public reviews, rated 5.0 out of 5. This is independent public evidence gathered from named public sources (no ads, no paid placement), not a guarantee of workmanship. If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.
What do customers say about The Man That Can?
The Man That Can has 261 public reviews, averaging 5.0 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know The Man That Can's reviews are genuine?
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Has The Man That Can had recent public reviews?
The Man That Can has 3 public reviews dated within the last 12 months. That shows their review history includes recent feedback; it does not prove current availability, so confirm capacity before hiring.
What does The Man That Can specialise in?
The Man That Can lists specialist services including Close Board Fencing, Fencing / Gates Supplier, Fencing Contractor, Fencing Repair / Replacement, Garden Fencing, Metal Gates. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.